Body repair shop

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  1. Greg Howell
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    Hey can anyone suggest a good body repair shop? I got hit and probably need some front bumper/fender work done on my 07 Impreza Outback.

    If the shop does repairs as well I think there may have been damage to my right front strut or ball joint.
     

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  2. Ryan FailRad
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    Raymond autobody in Saint Paul does good work.
     
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    Crystal Collision Center did my repairs. Did a real good job.
     
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    I'll also vouch for Raymond Auto Body, they were also nice enough to inform me that you can request for brand new OEM parts for replacement rather than used.
     
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    Minnetonka Collision off of hwy 55 does awesome work and well priced.
     
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    Raymond is highly recommended, I have also had good experiences at LaMettrys in Eden Prairie. Ask for Brandon and tell him Brett sent you.
     
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    I had great work from Wreck-A-Mended in Prior Lake. I used their services twice, and I will not hesitate to go back.
     
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    I also recommend Raymond auto body. I had my isf repaired there and they were great to work with. The only downside is that they are quite busy so there may be a longer wait to get it in.
     
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    Damn, thanks guys! I made a few calls out this afternoon and hopefully get the Sube fixed back right!
     
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    I had some work done at Hagen's auto body in Uptown. They do great work and have a stellar reputation.
     
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    Or go for used and save yourself some bucks, they will give you the amount back if you do buy used.
     
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    I also have had work done there and was pleased with the result.
     
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    Master collision group in Plymouth. I'm actually a tech there. Right now most shops are booked out two weeks. I know we are for sure.
     
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    For future my dad owns oak ridge auto body and has done some subies And he fixed mine up real nice we are in bethel mn
     
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    Bruce Haar at Rivers Edge Refinishing just did a super job on our Bug Eye that had the typical Subaru rear quarter panel rust out. He cuts out the rust, welds in new thicker steel, paints and undercoats. He treats the car like it's his own. Bloomington location. 952 888 1086-mention MNSubaru
    Forgot to take a pre photo but have the cut out piece and post work photo:
     

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    If you don't mind could you PM me an estimate of what they charged for this? Mine is just starting to get a little rusty.
     
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    PM sent
     
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    FWIW - I used Hamline Auto Body for some hail damage repair a couple of years back, and although the customer service and turn around time was good, I am now dealing with a little paint bubbling in one of the areas that they had worked on. I am looking into warranty information for them, but they are not on the top of my recommendation list right now.
     
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    I remember Hamline Auto Body having a good reputation. I was going through my old "Favorites" from Google Chrome and adding some things to Safari "Bookmarks" on my somewhat new Mac and it appears I can no longer find any web site for Hamline Auto Body. Anyone know what happened to them?
     
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    I'd also be curious about price range. I'll need it done when i get home.